We recently got behind the wheel of the electric Mercedes EQB. We were pleased with its comfort and tranquility, but found that it lags behind the competition in terms of range and charging speed. And so its starting price of 64,031 euros is on the hefty side. After all, a Tesla Model Y is available for (slightly) less.
Mercedes has put one electric car after another on the road in a hurry. The EQC was the first, then followed by the EQA, EQE, EQS, EQV and now this EQB. It is available with five or seven seats, always with four-wheel drive. For the entry-level model – the Mercedes EQB 300 4Matic – you pay 64,031 euros. It has 228 hp and 390 Nm. Then there is also the EQB 350 4Matic, with 292 hp and 520 Nm. In theory, both variants can reach a maximum distance of 419 kilometers.
Mercedes EQB price
- EQB 300 4Matic Luxury Line – 64,031 euros
- EQB 300 4Matic AMG Line – 67,093 euros
- EQB 350 4Matic Luxury Line – 66,935 euros
- EQB 350 4Matic AMG Line – 70,807 euros
What about the Tesla Model Y?
With its starting price of 64,031 euros, the EQB is exactly 31 euros more expensive than the Tesla Model Y Long Range. However, the latter is much stronger (351 hp) and has a range that is more than 500 kilometers. To make matters worse for the Mercedes, the Tesla also charges a lot faster: 250 kW compared to only 100 kW. In that sense, the EQB is a less good offer. But yes, it is a Mercedes …